Meeting of the Norfolk Public Library Board of Trustees
February 21, 2007
A regular meeting of the Norfolk Public Library Board of Trustees was held on February 21, 2007 at the Norfolk Public Library. In attendance were Robin Glasser, Library Director; Heather Pisani-Kristl, Associate Library Director; Mary Jo Gothorpe, President of the Friends of the Norfolk Public Library; and the following Trustees; Harvey Boulay, and Mary Jo Gothorpe.
The meeting was called to order at 8:05 A.M.
Approval of Minutes
Minutes approved from the January 2007 meeting.
Director’s Report
Mrs. Glasser reported that the library and trustee information for the Norfolk Town Report was submitted. She also reported that she and the Library Trustees met with the Capital Outlay Committee and the Advisory Board to discuss the 2008 library budget and the capital needs of the library.
The Medway Library received notification of their decertification from the Mass Board of Library Commissioners. The decertification is effective February 1, 2007. There have been a few Medway patrons who wished to check out items from the Norfolk Library who were disappointed to learn that borrowing privileges are suspended while their library is in a decertified status. Mrs. Glasser has prepared an informational sheet to be used by the staff to help explain the reasons why they can’t borrow items from the Norfolk Library. All patrons are welcomed to use the computers and research any items within our building, but items may not be checked out.
The final section of the Reference Desk is being re-worked by the Prison Industries and should be installed soon.
The rejected Reference Desk and the Circulation Desk are awaiting pick-up from Rusko Industries. A letter is being sent to Rusko requesting expedited resolution as the desks are taking up valuable space in the large meeting room, and we are concerned that the rug may be permanently marked from the weight of the desks.
Mrs. Glasser announced the following Winter Programs:
February 27: Identity Theft is being presented by the head of internet security at Northeastern
March 4: Trade Winds a woodwind quintet is presenting a family concert
March 5: Stony Brook Camera Club is presenting a program on Digital Photography
Associate Director’s Report
Ms Pisani-Kristl reported that 37 meetings were scheduled at the library during January, 2007. Self check usage hit an all time high on February 14 at 62%. However, the average continues at about 37%.
She also announced that the VHS fiction and non-fiction collection is being weeded and that the discards are being offered free of charge on a cart in the lobby.
Permanent Building Committee/Interiors Report
Mr. Boulay reported that the Historical Commission is reviewing the plans for the renovation of the School House. Mr. Boulay is meeting with them on February 28th at 7:30 P.M.
Mr. Boulay also reported that a plaque recognizing Mr. Paul Borelli’s generous donation of the land that the new library sits on is being prepared, and will hang in the lobby of the library.
Strategic Plan Report
No report
Friends of the Library Report
Mrs. Gothorpe reported that as of the end of January, 173 people had joined the Friends of the Library. The first planning meeting for the 2007 Book and Bake Sale was held on February 17th. The sale will be held this year on April 27th and 28th and will again be located at the DPW Garage at 33 Medway Branch Road. A new shed was delivered from Tri County School and is located at the transfer station. This will be an additional drop off spot for donated books for the Book Sale. Books may also be donated at the library and left in the Friends Closet which is located at the back of the adult non-fiction area.
New Business
Mr. Boulay reported that a request from Jeffrey Casey who is the Commissioner of the Norfolk Little Lease asking the Trustees to judge an essay contest being sponsored by the Little League. The Trustees voted to assist in this project.
The Trustees are preparing an item to be included in the Warrant Articles for Town Meeting which would create a revolving account for the use of the library. This account would receive the payments for lost materials and associated costs. Currently these payments go to the general fund of the town and the library must replace books and other items from their budget.
Old Business
The Strategic Planning Committee is interested in continuing as a committee once their mission of creating a new Strategic Plan for the library is completed. Their intent is to work as a committee to focus on adult programming.
Public Comment
None
Next Meeting
The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 14, 2007 at 6:00 P.M.
Adjournment
There being no further business it was moved and seconded and the Trustees VOTED to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 A.M.
Submitted by
Mary Jo Gothorpe
A true copy (attest):
Mary Jo Gothorpe, Clerk
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